Sustainability 101: Getting Started in Circular Economy as a Designer

Delve into "Sustainability 101: Getting Started in Circular Economy as a Designer." Discover the principles of the circular economy, the vital role designers play in promoting sustainable practices, and practical steps to integrate eco-friendly strategies into your work. Take a chance to learn more about making a positive impact in your design career. Veronica Lin is an Italian-Chinese industrial designer turned strategist, currently focused on creating regenerative and sustainable futures for PepsiCo through system design, strategic foresight, business model design and circular economy.

September 19, 2024
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Veronica Lin
Veronica Lin
Sr Design Strategist, Sustainability & Innovation, PepsiCo Design & Innovation Center

Veronica Lin is a NYC-based Italian-Chinese industrial designer, passionate about strategy and innovation, with a decade of experience in building brands, products, and services from the ground up. In her projects, she tackles complex challenges with elegant and impactful solutions through a holistic approach and vision, leading her to work across diverse industries and domains–spanning through design studios, design agencies, startups, and corporate environments. Her past clients include SodaStream, Claritin, Bowers & Wilkins, Aspirin, Zero Halliburton, Oxo, Drinkfinity, Movo Gelato, Zitsticka, Risa by Eva Longoria, and more. Her work has been exhibited at the Dyer Arts Center and featured in Designmilk, MoreWithLessDesign, and Azure Magazine; recipient of honors such as the IDEA Award, the Good Design Award, and the FastCompany Innovation by Design Award. Today, Veronica's career has taken a transformative turn towards creating regenerative and sustainable futures through system design, strategic foresight, business model design, and circular economy - responding to the urgency for sustainability and climate action. Veronica is originally from Florence, Italy; and a proud alumna of RIT ID.

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